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PDX 218M

1974 Kawasaki Z900

Green Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,461 mi
Last recorded71,461 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 1974 Kawasaki Z90034,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDX 218M
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ900
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 71,461 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 71,460 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 71,450 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 71,450 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 70,565 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 70,565 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2010 69,321 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 68,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Jan 2007 66,737 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z900?

Based on 4,260 MOT tests across 786 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
251
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
786
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 22
Direction indicators not working 20
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Horn not working 14
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PDX 218M is a 1974 Kawasaki Z900 in Green with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1974 Kawasaki Z900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 34,570 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Z900 fails its MOT is position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PDX 218M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z900 typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 52 years old, this Kawasaki Z900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PDX 218M registered?

PDX 218M is a 1974 Kawasaki Z900, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is PDX 218M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDX 218M shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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